Create a home-learning environment to help your children
Find out how to build a great home learning environment.
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How to help your child's development
Little things you do with your child make a big difference to their development. Things like:
- everyday conversations
- make-believe play
- reading together
- everyday routines
These all help improve their communication, language and literacy.
Start for Life provides lots simple tips and activities that can help boost your child’s learning and help set them up nicely for when they go to school. You can slot them into your routine and your children will love them.
Singing
Singing can be an easy way to introduce communication and language to your newborn.
Video: singing songs with your baby
Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful way to continue the communication journey as your child grows.
Video: sharing stories with your baby
Conversation
Interacting with the world is how young children learn to connect with their surroundings.
It sounds simple but talk to them. Chat with them about their thoughts and what they are experiencing.